Bradford College

A level Results Revealed…

Bradford College Students celebrate success, expressing their delight as A level results revealed…

Students waited nervously to find out the results of their A levels.  Much to their delight the 14th August 2008 marked the successful achievement of their goals. Their hard work, dedication and determination paid off, with students achieving 100% pass rates in: Biology, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Applied Science, Art & Design, Geography, ICT, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology, Government & Politics, Maths and Urdu! 

What’s more all subjects achieved pass rates in the upper 80s and 90s!  Overall the A level pass rate this year has improved from 94% in 2007 to 96% in 2008 for all A2 exams Grades A-E.

To succeed, we must first believe that we can.  Our students believed in themselves to achieve their goals and realise their ambitions!  Hear what our students have to say…

“I’m feeling ecstatic!  I’ve just rang me my mum to tell her the good news then the battery on my mobile died so I didn’t get to hear her reaction.  I got:  an A in Biology, an A in Psychology, an A in Business Studies and a B in Chemistry.  What are my plans for the future?  I’m going to study Medicine.” 

James continued:  “Before I opened the envelope I thought oh my god, this could all go completely wrong. Then I opened the envelope and everything fit into place.”
James

Jamie is registered blind.  She’s overcome obstacles in reading and note-taking, to gain A Levels in: English Language (C), Psychology (D) and Sociology (B). Expressing her delight at her exam success, Jamie said: “I’m very happy now I know I’ve got the grades I need to go to Uni!”  With her qualifications under her belt, Jamie now plans to study a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at The University of Huddersfield.  Jamie explained: “College life has been flexible.  It’s given me more freedom than school could ever have offered. The experience has prepare me for the next step onto university.”

Jamie added: “Growing up coping with my disability has made me eager to take on challenges.  Gaining my A levels and heading on to Higher Education is part of the challenges a lot of people in my situation wouldn’t normally experience.”

Jamie’s fantastic commitment and passion towards her studies throughout her A levels saw her win a Bradford College Further Education Student Award in ‘Excellence within the Curriculum’. Passionately involved with College issues, she’s been an active member of the Sixth Form Centre Student Council making positive changes to student life.

On her experience of College life, Jamie continued: “Bradford College has been a great environment to learn in.  The tutors have been brilliant with the support they’ve given me throughout my studies.”
Jamie

Tony Laycock, Head of the Sixth Form Centre at Bradford College added: Jamie’s shown a great deal of commitment and hard work throughout her studies. She’s not allowed her learning difficulties to stand in her way.  We wish her all the best for the future and going to university in September.”
Tony Laycock

Mature student and mum of one Cheryl, wanted a change in career and a brighter future.  She decided to give up her job and follow her dreams.  Cheryl explained:  “I wanted to better myself for my daughter’s sake. I was sick of working for minimum wage and just scraping by…  I wanted to make things better for my daughter!”

"I got 2 A’s.  One for Psychology (A2) and one for Biology (AS).  How do I feel about the results?  First of all I was speechless.  I was really scared that I’d bombed. Then I was like, thank god I passed!”

Cheryl’s daughter Ceryen (Age 8) commenting on her mum’s success said: “I believed in you mummy” Cheryl replied to her daughter: “Yes you did!”

What are my plans for the future?  I’d like to Bio Medical Science at university and specialise in Cancer research.  My uncle died of Bowel Cancer and my foster father has Prostrate Cancer.  I’d like to do it to hopefully make a difference.”
Cheryl

Emma gained 3 A’s in: Psychology, Sociology and English Language & Literature.  “When asked how Emma felt about her exam results, Emma said: “Excited! Great! It’s a good start.” 

Emma added:  I’ve loved every minute.  The tutors have been great, there’s more of a relaxed atmosphere here than at school.  Its been good to have a change of scene.” Emma

I was really nervous before I came to collect my results.  “I’m alright… I’m a bit shocked to be honest.   I’ve done better than I thought I would.  Tara gained 3 A levels.  Psychology (A), Media (A) and a B in English.  Tara continued:  “I’m just really, really happy.  I’m going to a festival to celebrate tomorrow!”
Tara

Claire gained 3 A levels in: Media (A), English (B) and Sociology (C).  “I’m surprised… quite pleased to be honest. I don’t think I’d have got my A levels if I’d stayed on at school.  I wouldn’t have stuck it out;  I’d probably have dropped out.  Its different here… the best bit is the lecturers.  They talk to you on a level and don’t talk down to you.”
Claire

Jamie came to collect his exam results and expressed his delight when the results were revealed. “How do I feel about my results?  Yeah - Ace! I wasn’t expecting it.  I looked on the UCAS website this morning and seen I’d been accepted.  I didn’t know what grades I’d got so its been great!” Jamie gained 3 A levels in:  Business and Law - Grade A, Law - Grade A, Biology - Grade C.  Jamie originally studied for his A levels at another College.  Jamie explained:  “I went to a different College before I came here.   I wasn’t half as happy as I am here.   I’ve got the tutors to thank for it, they’ve been fantastic!” 
Jamie

Tony Laycock, Head of the Sixth Form Centre at Bradford College commenting on the success of the students said:  “Our students have done amazingly well, with many courses gaining 100% pass rates.  Overall we’ve made the national average.  Well done to all our students – and good luck in the future!”
Tony Laycock

Judith Stack CLT added:  “I’m very proud of all our students, they’ve worked very hard this year and it’s reflected in some very good grades.”
Judith Stack

Take a look at our photo coverage from the A level results day…